Executive Power

The Economist is perhaps the most respected and objective publication in the world. People should pay attention to their comments. In the following story, the Economist appears to come to a conclusion that many of us have also come to: that Obama gives the impression that he is more concerned about outcomes rather than process and this impression will cause harm in the future.
Yes, many of us like the concept of a "benevolent dictator" or "philosopher king" who truly has the welfare of his people as his primary concern but we also recognize that this model is unworkable. Maybe one ruler will be a great leader but without safeguards the next ruler may be corrupt. Due Process and the Rule of Law must remain strong. There must be transparency. Efficiency is not the overarching goal in a democracy.
It is truly scary that some of Obama's supporters are in favor of more executive privilege to achieve desired results. Presumably these supporters were not in favor of executive privilege when exerted by GW Bush.
We do not want Vladimir Obama.

http://www.economist.com/node/16377269?story_id=16377269&source=features_box_main